Fenn Tower

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Fenn Tower
Location	1983 East 24th Street 2401 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Status	Complete
Constructed	November 3, 1929 - 1930
Opening	1930
Use	Student Housing
Roof	81 m (265 ft)
Top floor	21
Technical details
Floor count	22
Elevator count	5
Cost	$1.5 million
Companies
Architect	George B. Post & Sons
Contractor	Thompson-Starrett Company
Owner	Cleveland State University

Fenn Tower is a 22-story skyscraper in Cleveland, Ohio. It is owned by Cleveland State University. It was built for the National Town and Country Club, but was only used for one event before closing. It was originally known as the National Town and Country Club before being sold. It was purchased by Fenn College in 1937. It is currently being used as student housing. It is the second tallest structure on the Cleveland State campus, second only to Rhodes Tower. The tower was named after Sereno Peck Fenn, whome Fenn College was named after. Fenn Tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the National Town and Country Club. It was originally furnished by Rorimer-Brooks Studios, Inc. Fenn Tower was also where the Fenn Gym and The Ellwood H. Fisher Swimming Pool were located, they were completely removed during the 2005 renovation.